Rouhani Urges Cooperation in Middle East to Calm Tensions
TEHRAN (Iran News) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani highlighted Tehran’s willingness to maintain close ties with all regional countries, calling for cooperation to ensure peace and relieve tensions in the Middle East. In a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan Shah Mahmood Qureshi, held in Tehran on Sunday evening, Rouhani said Iran is […]
Jahangiri welcomes Syrian Delegation in Tehran
TEHRAN (Iran News) – First Vice President Es’hagh Jahangiri officially welcomed Syrian delegation including Prime Minister Imad Khamis at Sa’dabad Cultural-Historical Complex on Monday morning. Heading a high-ranking Syrian delegation, Khamis arrived in the Iranian capital Tehran on Sunday evening, welcomed by Iranian Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri. The visit by the Syrian delegation aims at […]
Leader calls for greater cooperation in Middle East
TEHRAN (Iran News) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Sunday called for greater cooperation among regional countries amid “unfavorable conditions” in the Middle East. In a meeting with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Tehran, Ayatollah Khamenei, Iran’s leader, said the current situation in the Middle East […]
UK Envoy Arrested for Attending Illegal Gathering
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi said Britain’s Ambassador to Iran Rob Macaire was temporarily arrested for participating in an “illegal gathering” in the capital, Tehran.
Major Decisions Taken to Boost Iran-Qatar Ties
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani reiterated his administration’s resolve to deepen the country’s relations with Qatar and said major decisions were taken during his Sunday meeting with the Arab country’s visiting emir to boost the ties.
Iran, Qatar Ties to Boost: Rouhani
TEHRAN (Iran News) – Iran President, Hassan Rouhani reiterated his administration’s resolve to deepen the country’s relations with Qatar and said major decisions were taken during his Sunday meeting with the Arab country’s visiting emir to boost the ties. Speaking at a joint press conference with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani […]
EU urges de-escalation after UK envoy detained
TEHRAN (Iran News) – Referring to the short arrest of the UK envoy to Iran who was detained in an unlawful gathering held in Tehran, the EU diplomatic chief on Sunday called for de-escalation and space for diplomacy. UK envoy to Tehran Rob Macaire was temporarily was detained as an unidentified foreign national participating in […]
Qatar, Iran senior officials talk
TEHRAN (Iran News) – Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has arrived in Tehran to hold talks with senior officials in Iran. Iran President Hassan Rouhani welcomed the emir of Qatar at Tehran’s Sa’dabad Cultural Complex on Sunday, and the senior officials discussed development of issues at hand. The pair are expected […]
Zarif, Haitham bin Tariq Meet in Muscat
TEHRAN (Iran News) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Oman’s new sultan, Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, held talks in the capital, Muscat, on issues of mutual interest. Heading a high-ranking delegation, Zarif arrived in Muscat on Sunday morning to attend the commemoration ceremony of the late Omani ruler, Sultan Qaboos. On the sidelines […]
EU not discussing process of UN sanctions on Iran
TEHRAN (Iran News) – Josep Borrell, the European Union foreign policy chief, has said that European Union foreign ministers did not consider on Friday triggering a dispute resolution process under the nuclear 2015 deal that could lead to renewed UN sanctions on Tehran. “We haven’t discussed whether UN sanctions on Iran should be triggered or […]